Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-09-19

of the painters skill. of course it will be |
in notice limited by exigen- |
cies of space, to do justice to all deserving |
mention. We make note of the more |
striking works:
No. A. Lenten Lilies" by Mary Curtis
Richardson, is picture that strikes one at
a glance as more superior art work than
one is accustomed to see. A female figure
is standing in graceful position, holding
lilies in her apron. A very simple subject, |
but the real art of the work is shown in the
consummate skill displayed in managing
whites and yellows, for the picture is really
a symphony in those two colors. This is
Mrs. Richardson's first contribution to the
State Fair exhibitions, and it is to be hoped
that more of her work in the future will
find place in the Pavilion.
No. IS. Avenue du Bots de Boulogne,"
P. Garrani, Paris This notable picture
was exhibited in the Salon of 1887. and its
first appearance in America at the present
fair is due to the generosity of its owners.
s. d G. Gump, of San Francisco, in per-
hitting it to be brought here, 1t is fine
specimen of the French art OF to-day
quiet in tone, but full of good drawing and
the higher qualities that make a successful
picture. The artist is medalist," which
fact testiies to the standing he has in his
native country.
No. 81. The Hartford Nears Her Haven
of Rest" by w. A. Coulter, Is the largest
canvas shone, and arrests immediate atten-
ton. Admiral Farragut's famous old flag
ship is seen just entering the bay of San
Francisco for the last time. The coloring
is rich and harmonious throughout. 1t is
picture well painted in every particular,
but the great interest in connection with it
is because of the historical associations at
tached to the grand old ship. After par
ticipating in some of the most stirring
events of the late civil war, she now lies
dismantled at Mare Island, poor wreck of
her former glorious self
Her sails are turled, her yards are squared,
The boatswain's pipe Is mute;
From white puffed smoke and sheet of fame
Rings out her last salute.
Conspicuously displayed on the east wall
is large collection by Edwin Deakin.
No. IL, THE Vintage" is a rich and
highly-colored study of grapes, occupying
the center of his group; No. 10, Mount
Blanc" is the artists salon picture for
1879, and attracted much attention while
there. All of Mr.. Deakin's pictures show
good drawing, rich coloring and a con-
scientlous regard to detail.
No. 81. THE Storming of Chapultepec,"
by Marcus Dahlgren, new exhibitor is
picture full of interest from its associations,
and withal well painted. Great care is ex-
hlblted in managing the details. This
picture is one of the special attractions of
the gallery and in activity is second to none
Norton Bush showed several of his ia
vorite and best tropical scenes, by which
he has won national reputation. The
largest shown is No.41, Mount Aller" Andes
of Ecuador). This is very large canvas
and in it the artist displays his unques-
toned skill and artistic feeling in manag-
ing atmospheric effects, which he always
does so happily-indeed, in tropical atmos-
phere he has no successful rival.
5. NJ. Brookes, Familiarity known in the
profession as Father Brookes," sends a
number of his highly finished and charm
ing studies of still life.
No. 70. The Three Critics. by Gianoli
also new exhibitors one of the not
able attractions of the gallery. 1t is very
strongly painted, and full of the interest
life gives to picture.
No. rs. The Gorge-Grand Canyon of
the American River" by W. F. Jackson,
OF Sacramento, instructor in the Sacra-
mento School of Design, is probably the
best work this artist has ever exhibited, as
it is also his very latest. The rock painting
in this picture is of the best order, and the
cool, green pool of water in the foreground
is made wildly refreshing to the eye by its
naturalness. 1t is thoroughly well-rn-
dered work.
Amanda Austin, favorite artist, also of
Sacramento, shows some excellent work.
No. SO, Lilacs," by her, especially no
tlceable for good color and perfect harmony
throughout.
T. ]. Lewis of Newcastle, has some
pleasing landscapes-No. 286, Gel Captain"
and No III 1sVncaY,,,to III
cuted and commanding critical attention.
ii. Raschen has a number of pictures
possessing great merit, conspicuous among
which are No. 6S-"A Lady of the Six
teenth Century" and No. S0I"An Interior
lof the 10th century," No. 1O4, "Tbe
Mountaineer," by the same artist is a
highly finished work of art.
Our younger men are coming out strong
in this years exhibition, notably ]. A
Stanton, in No. 201-sA Country Girl"
and No. ga Rock of Ages" both
good IN quality and valuable for complete
ness.
Heath also bids again for public favor
very strongly in No. So" Point Lobos
Chasm,' and in No. 42-"Dangerous
Ground"
Mrs. ]. E. Dunn of Sacramento, has
number ofthoroughtly, well-executed pieces
that at once attract. Prominently hung on
the north wall are No. Sour Jim, /" No.
S3-"Still Life" and No. S6-"Lilac," bv
this lady, all strongly painted and conspic-
uous for good color and faithfulness.
Nellie Burrell sends several large flower
pieces, as does also Mrs. Bracket.
G. Won Perbandt shows variety of pleas
ing landscapes of more than ordinary merit.
A. G. Rodrigues, Marriott Mrs. j. T. Bru-
ner, Mrs. Boyd, F. Roethe and Mrs. c.
F. Smith have pictures possessing much
merit, and adding materially to the appear
ance of the gallery, and deserving of more
extended notice than we can give now.
~ Miss Lilly Blue has flower piece, "Hol-
lyhocks,' No. 43, that does her credit
VIM. Keith, the well-known and highly
accomplished artist, is represented by two
portraits and four landscapes, painted in
his best manner and commanding the at
tention of all visitors.
No. 1877, THE Forest Home" by Hugo
Fisher water color, is a fine specimen of
this branch of art.
Chris. Jorgensen and Fredrika Grosvenor
also have a number of well-executed and
pleasing water colors hanging on the west
wall.
Miss Hattie Deamer, of Woodland, and
Miss Addie l.. Hughes and Miss E. Hum
mel, of Sacramento, send cravon drawings
possessing unmistakable merit.
The Misses Sherwood. of Oakland, ex-
hibit number of superior copies of the
old masters.
The Sacramento School of Design &C.
cupy handsome booth fitted up lastly in
the northwest corner, and has been noticed
particularly in these columns already.
Altogether the art gallery this year is
well up the high standard it has taken in
late years, and the Superintendent has
made good his nrOmiSa of irvine, tho Co
ciety frst-class exhibition of art work.
The Directory is to be commended for re-
tanning Mr.. Bush in the position. 1t may
not be generally known that he came from
New York purposely to collect and hang
these pictures for the Society and superin
tend the exhibition. Immediately on the
close of the fair he returns to his New
York studio, where, Californians will be
pleased to learn, as he is an old California